PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University junior guard Jan-Michael
Thomas has been named the Pac-10 Player of the Week for his performance in
the Cougars' 70-69 win against Brigham Young Tuesday night in Pullman.

Thomas scored 17 of his team-high 22 points in the second half in WSU's
only game of the week. He converted three of his final four free throw
attempts, including the game-winner with :09 remaining. On the night,
Thomas shot six-of-10 from the field, five-of-eight from three-point range
and five-of-six at the free throw line. It was the first time this season
WSU won after trailing at the half (34-31) and marked the Cougars' third
straight victory. After opening the season 1-4, WSU is now back to .500 at
4-4.

Thomas, a native of Inglewood, Calif., is currently leading the Pac-10 in
three-point field goal percentage, having connected on 27 of 54 attempts
(.500). It is the first career award for Thomas and the first Pac-10 player
of the week award for WSU since Mark Hendrickson was honored on January 23,
1995. It is the Cougars' 13th all-time player of the week award.